Do you understand the difference between Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia? Wish you understood any of these disabilities better? There are some … [Read more...] about Questions Parents and Educators Can Ask to Start Conversations About Using Terms Like Learning Disabilities, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Dysgraphia
Supported Decision-Making Teams: Setting the Wheels in Motion
From Suzanne M. Francisco, an education and disability rights advocate, and Jonathan G. Martinis, Esq. comes a primer on supported decision-making. … [Read more...] about Supported Decision-Making Teams: Setting the Wheels in Motion
Cerebral Palsy Group is an Online Resource for Cerebral Palsy Information and Support
How much do you know about cerebral palsy (CP)? Did you know that nearly 8,000 babies and infants are diagnosed with cerebral palsy every year, and … [Read more...] about Cerebral Palsy Group is an Online Resource for Cerebral Palsy Information and Support
IEP One-Pager: A Snapshot Tool to Help the IEP Team Give a Strength-Based Approach to Discussing Reports and Progress
Individualized Education Plans (IEP) are so important; they can set our children up for success, or failure. Sometimes the weight of crafting this … [Read more...] about IEP One-Pager: A Snapshot Tool to Help the IEP Team Give a Strength-Based Approach to Discussing Reports and Progress
Governor Hutchinson signs DD Awareness Month Proclamation
Yesterday at the State Capitol, Governor Hutchinson presented the Developmental Disabilities (DD) Awareness Month Proclamation to a group comprised of … [Read more...] about Governor Hutchinson signs DD Awareness Month Proclamation
Smart Phone Apps for Low Vision Available, Many at No Cost
Technology can be a wonderful thing, no? With the proliferation of smart phone apps comes also the proliferation in apps designed to assist people … [Read more...] about Smart Phone Apps for Low Vision Available, Many at No Cost
Thriving in the Community: A Survivor’s Day Celebration in Honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month
Disability Rights Arkansas, the Arkansas Trauma Rehabilitation Program, Neuro-Restorative and Baptist Health Rehabilitation Institute are … [Read more...] about Thriving in the Community: A Survivor’s Day Celebration in Honor of Brain Injury Awareness Month
A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
The Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, U. S. Department of Education, has released this transition guide to assist people with … [Read more...] about A Transition Guide to Postsecondary Education and Employment for Students and Youth with Disabilities
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Life Side by Side
The National Disability Rights Network, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and the Association of University … [Read more...] about March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month! Life Side by Side